












(2004 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | A 160 CDI | Issued until | |
| Serie | A class | Number made | |
| Model family | W 169 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3838 mm / 151.1 in / 151.1 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1764 mm / 69.4 in / 69.4 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.49 |
| Height | 1593 mm / 62.7 in / 62.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1325 kg / 2921 lb / 2921 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2568 mm / 101.1 in / 101.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1556 mm / 61.3 in / 61.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1551 mm / 61.1 in / 61.1 in | Fuel capacity | 54 l / 11.9 UK gal / 14.3 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.290 | Frontal Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Meredes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 83.0 mm / 3.27 in / 3.27 in | |
| Fuel | diesel | Stroke | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.90 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1991 cm3 / 121.5 cu in / 121.5 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 497.75 cm3/cylinder / 30.375 cu in/cylinder / 30.375 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 18.0 : 1 |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. output power | 60.4 kW / 82.1 hp / 82.1 hp at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm |
| Compressor type | Max. torque | 180.0 Nm / 132.8 lbft / 132.8 lbft at 1400 rpm / 1400 rpm / 1400 rpm | |
| Intercooler | Maximum rpm | 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 59.6 kW / 81.0 bhp / 81.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 40.7 kW/l / 0.907 bhp/cu in / 0.907 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 90.41 Nm/l / 0.791 lbft/cu in / 0.791 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.70 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.31 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 170 km/h / 106 mph / 106 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 61.13 kW/ton / 83.11 bhp/ton / 83.11 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 15.00 s / 15.00 s / 15.00 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 6.2 l/100km / 45.6 mi/UK gal / 37.9 mi/US gal |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 4.3 l/100km / 65.7 mi/UK gal / 54.7 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 4.9 l/100km / 57.6 mi/UK gal / 48.0 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 128 g/km / 206 g/mi / 206 g/mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.00 m / 36.09 ft / 36.09 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.MS.3Li.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | ParAx.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 6J x 15 | Wheels rear | 6J x 15 |
| Tyres front | 185/65 R 15 | Tyres rear | 185/65 R 15 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 276 mm / 10.9 in / 10.9 in | Brake diameter rear | 258 mm / 10.2 in / 10.2 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDI